By Francois Trudeau and Roy J. Shephard Soccer has recently been commended as a means of enhancing health in adults with cardiac risk factors [1, 2]. However, a re-reading of the “Book of Fate” [3] suggests that this approach was not exactly news to the French satirical author Voltaire (1694-1778). In this story, Zadig […]
Month: May 2012
BJSM Cover 2nd Semi-Final…Vote and win!
VOTE HERE (CLICK) NOW! (until May 15th) The first semi-final of the cover competition was tight! The winner advanced to the final with a one vote margin! Still a secret though! Now we have the 2nd semi-final. Rules refresher! 1. Semi Final 2 goes until midnight Oslo time: May 15th 2012. 2. You can vote […]
Guest post: Exercise is Medicine’s Bob Sallis. Every Body Walk campaign. Fun videos!
Thought you might be interested in seeing our latest edition to the Every Body Walk campaign. This PSA features the cast from The West Wing TV show. We are releasing this virally, and its had over 300,000 hits in 3 days. http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3dc51a407a/walk-talk Behind-the-scenes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCZQqu2Xlms See also Bob Sallis’ compelling case for doctors including exercise […]
Debate! Is education more effective than mandating helmets for skiers and snowborders? – Guest Blog from Canada Safety Council
The Canadian Paediatric Society has called for legislation mandating helmet use for all skiers and snowboarders. The Society says that through mandatory helmet legislation, governments can send a strong message that helmets are important and reduce the risk of brain injury and disability. For the record, I am a strong advocate for helmets for skiers […]
An introduction to physiotherapy issues in groin pain
By Helen Millson (M.Phil.Sports Physio UCT) Well-known FIFA sports physio Mario Bizzini called groin pain “The Bermuda Triangle of Sports Medicine?” (1) with good reason! There is little consensus on groin pain management. The key is the Correct Diagnosis – Easier said than done! This blog introduces key issues for more junior sports clinicians. What is […]